US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Bradley is predominantly a male name in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the 1980s. There are approximately 300,000 people named Bradley in the US today.
The name Bradley's root letters are BRD.
All names that begin with the BR phoneme evoke the breezy images found in the words bright, brash, brittle, brilliant, brat, brave and break. But the BRD names are spared some of this dizziness through the action of the dominant, dignified, diplomatic letter D, which anchors these names with its brooding bravado. Consequently, BRD names exude a sense of balanced, earnest personalities whose sovereign spirits are very much at peace with the universe. Those names ending in the playful high-pitched Y or IE, (Bradley, Brady and Brody) typically exhibit a more casual and relaxed approach to life.
The outgoing Bradleys are able to effortlessly attract friends but often have a hard time hanging on to them -- thanks to their relatively short attention spans. They’re much better off focusing on those one or two special friendships, which can last for decades, if not for a lifetime. Others don’t always recognize the deep fondness that Bradleys have for people, for these absent-minded people have an annoying habit of forgetting birthdays, anniversaries and even appointment times. And no one would accuse Bradleys of over-sentimentality either; if it were up to them, Hallmark would go out of business. But if you don’t mind forgoing the occasional birthday present, your BRD friend will make up for this inattentiveness with devoted loyalty and affection.
There’s a certain naiveté to the BRD personalities -- like children that never completely matured -- and perhaps this is why Bradleys feel most at home in the outdoors. As a rule,they aren’t people who take themselves very seriously, but they're also not above serious reflection when it comes to their careers. They have the remarkable ability to focus (in short bursts) on the task at hand, and aren’t liable to mix business with pleasure. Bradleys also have a particular affinity for working with their hands and should consider careers which reward their creativity and artistic talents. Female Bradleys have an outstanding fashion sense and are frequently called upon by friends for their clothing recommendations.
Bradleys respond well to the call of domesticity, and although they tend to settle down later in life, have a natural affinity for commitment. Having children is another issue entirely, and Bradleys are usually dismayed at the prospect of having their freedom encroached by dependent beings. Still, should the opportunity present itself, they’ll prove to be dutiful and devoted parents but secretly can’t wait for the newcomers to fly the nest.
